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    MediFind found 55 doctor with experience in Brain Stem Cancer near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 49 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    55 providers found
      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alexander Khalessi is a Neurosurgery provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Khalessi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Wyburn-Mason Syndrome, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeremy Ciporen is a Neurosurgery provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ciporen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Ciporen is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Beaumont is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Beaumont is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Pituitary Apoplexy, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Astrocytoma, and Awake Craniotomy.

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      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Martin Pham is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

      Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurology | Sleep Medicine
      Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurology | Sleep Medicine

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Gertsch is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Gertsch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

      Marc Schwartz
      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery

      Moores Cancer Center At UC San Diego Health

      3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Marc Schwartz is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, CA. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery
      9834 Genesee Ave, Suite 411, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Frank Coufal is a Neurosurgery provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Coufal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

      Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery
      Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery

      Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

      7901 Frost St, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Vikram Udani is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Udani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Brain Stem Cancer, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Radiation Oncology
      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Radiation Oncology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jona Hattangadi-Gluth is a Radiation Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hattangadi-Gluth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Arteriovenous Malformation, Wyburn-Mason Syndrome, and Vein of Galen Aneurysm.

      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery

      Kevin Yoo MD Apc

      4150 Regents Park Row, Suite 325, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Frank Yoo is a Neurosurgery provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Yoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery

      Alexa Reeves Smith, MD Inc

      4150 Regents Park Row, Suite 321, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alexa Smith is a Neurosurgery provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Awake Craniotomy.

      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology
      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephen Dorros is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Dorros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome, and PEHO Syndrome.

      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Internal Medicine

      Scripps Health

      9888 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Magpile is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Magpile is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Shingles, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery

      Scripps Health

      9896 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Adam Burdick is a Neurosurgery provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Burdick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Parkinson's Disease, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 2nd Floor Sw209, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Faith Barnett is a Neurosurgery provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Barnett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Hani Malone is a Neurosurgery provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Malone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Hydrocephalus, Thrombectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Uchiyama is a Neurosurgery provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Uchiyama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Meningioma, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Microdiscectomy.

      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Radiology Of Indiana P C

      9115 Judicial Dr, Apt 4313, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nour Aly is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Aly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Vertigo, Stroke, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Aly is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      Scripps Health

      10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Mason is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mason is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery

      Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

      7901 Frost St, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel White is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. White is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Stroke, Meningioma, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Brain Stem Cancer?

      Brainstem cancers are usually astrocytomas or gliomas that are classified by their location in different areas of the brainstem and include focal brainstem gliomas, diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPG), and diffuse midline gliomas. Depending on the type and location, brainstem cancers may progress slowly or rapidly, range from grades I–IV, and may occur in children and adults.

      When should I see a Brain Stem Cancer doctor near La Jolla, CA?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Brain Stem Cancer doctor near La Jolla, CA?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Brain Stem Cancer doctors near La Jolla, CA?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Brain Stem Cancer doctors near La Jolla, CA?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Brain Stem Cancer doctor near La Jolla, CA?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Brain Stem Cancer doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Brain Stem Cancer doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Brain Stem Cancer doctor near La Jolla, CA?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Brain Stem Cancer doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Brain Stem Cancer doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Brain Stem Cancer doctors near La Jolla, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Brain Stem Cancer doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Brain Stem Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Brain Stem Cancer doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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